A Cue for Love Chapter 345 A Fragile Porcelain Doll Natalieâs heart soared at how protective Franklin and Sophia were over her.
She did not need them to defend her. However, her heart softened at how much they trusted and liked her.
âHow do you know that the Bowers family will be yours to lead in the future?â Samuel replied.
âDaddy, you only have one son. Who else will take over your role if not me?â Franklin crossed his arms and raised his brows.
âWho says I only have one son?â
Samuel pinched his sonâs face with some pressure.
âD-Daddy, who elseââ Franklin stammered in pain.
âHow do you know I donât have other sons?â
Samuel finally released his grip on his son and glanced at Natalie as he spoke.
Feeling Samuelâs gaze on her, Natalie did not know how to react.
Is this a hint that he wants me to have children with him?
Although he had initiated countless intimate sessions with her, they never went all the way.
Natalie started to blush furiously, and she quickly turned her head to look out the car window.
With a smirk, Samuel did not continue.
In the banquet hall, everything looked grand and glamorous.
There was no question that it was a banquet held by the Bowers family. It was the most luxurious and lavish event that Natalie had ever attended. From the buffet to the wine, everything was top-notch.
The guests were also from reputable families who emitted an air of elegance.
The moment Samuel stepped into the ballroom, everyone turned their attention to him.
However, when they saw the lady beside him, they could not hide their surprise. Some guests started to talk among themselves and make sarcastic comments.
âWho the hell is that woman? Iâve never seen her before.â
âIs she their housekeeper?â Some started making assumptions about the fresh face in the room.
âImpossible! Why would they invite a housekeeper here? She has average looks, but Iâm sure she isnât their housekeeper from her vibe. Perhaps, she is a wealthy mistress from a foreign country.â
âDidnât you hear the rumors that Mr. Bowers previously spent a whole month trying to look for a woman who fell into the water? Could that be her?â
Samuel could not be bothered by all those gossip and only wrapped his hand around Natalieâs tightly.
Although he said nothing, the gesture was enough to show who Natalie was to him.
Meanwhile, the two children stood beside Natalie. Every time someone commented about her, the twins would shoot death glares in the guestâs direction to stop them from making negative comments.
Standing in between Samuel and the twins, Natalie was amused.
Iâm not a fragile porcelain doll. Why do these three people have to protect me to such an extent?
âSamuel, youâre here.â
In the distance, a middle-aged man in a gray suit slowly walked over. He had a pair of gold-rimmed frames perched on his nose, and he exuded a refined presence.
Although he was past forty, he did not look like it due to his perfect facial features and flawless skin.
The man was none other than Samuelâs third uncle, Silas Bowers.
âUncle Silas, welcome back,â Samuel greeted.
âItâs been a long while, hasnât it?â Silas chuckled while patting Samuelâs shoulder.
Samuel nodded in response.
Since Franklin and Sophia never met Silas, they did not take the initiative to greet him.
Noticing their silence, Samuel urged, âFranklin and Sophia, this is your Granduncle Silas.â
Nodding, the twins chorused, âHello, Granduncle Silas.â
Silas bent down to gently touch their heads.
âSo, both of you are Franklin and Sophia.â Taking out a red envelope, he passed it to the children. He teased, âSince itâs the first time Iâm meeting both of you, hereâs a bribe to gain your favor. Next time, Iâll bring you to the mall to choose a gift for you.â
Silas seemed like a man that was approachable and likeable.
Feeling grateful, the twins took the envelope and thanked him.
With a smile, Silas straightened and glanced at Natalie. âIs this Yara?â